New research suggests that women may not be the only ones who can suffer from P.M.S. symptoms. Apparently men can too! Well at least P.M.S.-like symptoms. In fact, it has even become a named condition known as irritable male syndrome (IMS). Now, I know, I know and No I wouldn’t dare try to say that men could possibly have a real clue what we women go through every month. But there have been times where my husband has just been so irritable for no good reason that I have often said in jest, “Ok, I seriously think he’s P.M.S-ing.” Well, according to some studies, I could have been right!
In one such study taken by Dr. Aimee Aubeeluck of the University of Derby, she said, "We asked 50 men and 50 women lots of questions about symptoms normally associated with PMS and we found men actually scored higher than women in everything apart from water retention." Now obviously, the causes of womens’ P.M.S symptoms could never be even a bit similar to the causes for a man’s, which is no doubt why currently, there are no verified explanations for male P.M.S-like symptoms.
It is suggested, however, that the irritability, sluggishness, and depression can in fact be a result of out of whack hormones or a low testosterone level. We rarely even think twice about a man having any kind of hormonal imbalance! "Men's hormones pulsate hourly, compared with every 28 days for women.” explains Larrian Gillespie, MD, an ex-urologist. The highest point for male testosterone levels is early in the morning and steadily decreases as the day goes on. Hence the term, “morning wood”… nuff said.
So whenever you’re feeling like your man seems cranky for no practical reason, maybe he just needs more sleep, a home cooked meal, or maybe he just he may need to take it easy on the booze! Either way, considering that men can have hormonal imbalances too, maybe you should take it easy on him the next time he’s in a bad mood. Then hopefully, he’ll do that same…and do it at least once a month!
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